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Valued at a market cap of $230.4 billion, McDonald's Corporation (MCD) is a global fast-food company that owns, operates, and franchises restaurants under the McDonald’s brand in the United States and internationally. It offers a wide range of food and beverages, including burgers, chicken items, fries, breakfast options, desserts, and drinks, while operating through conventional franchises, developmental licenses, and affiliates.
Shares of the Chicago, Illinois-based company have underperformed the broader market over the past 52 weeks. MCD stock has returned 9.5% over this time frame, while the broader S&P 500 Index ($SPX) has rallied 12.2%. However, shares of McDonald's are up 5.5% on a YTD basis, outpacing SPX’s marginal decrease.
